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Donna SummerThe Casablanca YearsDriven By Music
Space AfrikaQuiet StormDAIS Records
Ezra CollectiveHere Because of HopePartisan Records
Adrian YoungeAfro-Disco MakossaLinear Labs
PixiesBossanova4AD
Ibibio Sound MachineChopping MountainMerge Records
PixiesTrompe le Monde4AD
Fibre FoundationFree Your MindBig Big Trax
HannaGhost EPCasa Voyager
Soul ReviversHolding It DownAcid Jazz
A Certain RatioThe Joy of SextetMute
Anderson .PaakK-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture)Interscope
Eccentric Soul: The Magic Touch Label Vol. 1Various ArtistsNumero
The Womack SistersThe Womack SistersDaptone Records
Steve LacyOh Yeah?RCA
OvermonoPure DevotionXL Recordings
Massive Attack & Tom WaitsBoots on the GroundPlay It Again Sam
George ClintonComputer GamesAce
Isaiah CollierJOYBrownswood Recordings
Motorway City – The Golden Age Of Car Travel 1966-82Various ArtistsAce
Ariana GrandepetalIsland
De-PhazzbeloopedearMusic
Curio CurioCurio CurioMr Bongo
Nia ArchivesEmotional JunglistIsland
Peter ToshLegalize It (50th Anniversary)CMG
Charli XCXMusic, Fashion, FilmAtlantic
Orquesta AkokánAmerica!Daptone Records
RobynComplete Body TalkUMR
Gracie AbramsDaughter From HellInterscope
Earth, Wind & FireI AmCMG
Ivan Smagghe presents…The Sound of Love International #008Various ArtistsLove International x Test Pressing
Earth, Wind & FireOpen Our EyesCMG
Yoko OnoSeason of GlassSecretly Canadian
Earth, Wind & FireThat's The Way Of The WorldCMG
Blues in the Mississippi NightVarious ArtistsLomax Archive
- 7" ATH048£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gospel disco dance-floor filler from one of The Clark Sisters! First time on a 7" - another essential one from AOTN!
James Alexander Bright & Faye MeanaBaby / Take It SlowAthens Of The North
Athens of The North's latest must-check missive draws together two rising stars of the UK underground: label regular James Alexander Bright, and vocalist...
- – Baby
- – Take It Slow
- 1. – Baby
- 2. – Take It Slow
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH021£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Roland Haynes Jr. & PhenixMind GamesAthens Of The North
Long overdue and very welcome - as is often the way with music on the faultless Athens of the North - this new 12" finally gives 'Mind Games' the space...
- – Mind Games
- – The Essence Of Jai
- – Song For My Father
- 1. – Mind Games
- 2. – The Essence Of Jai
- 3. – Song For My Father
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" AOTN12028£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
Columbus native Kenneth Jordan was such a force in the late 80s r&b scene that local talent shows had to rewrite their rules. His voice dominated so consistently...
- 7" ATH199£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
- 7" ATH189£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
- 12" AOTN12025£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
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- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Jerry BlacksheerDefectedAthens Of The North
Reissue of this awesome, mega-rare modern soul bullet from 1986! Essential, party-starting reissue via Athens Of The North!
- – Defected
- – You are the One
- 1. – Defected
- 2. – You are the One
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- 7" ATH116£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
- – Tell Me Baby
- – I Remember
- 1. – Tell Me Baby
- 2. – I Remember
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH088£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Linkwood & Greg FoatLinkwood & Greg FoatAthens Of The North
Wicked new collaboration between two heavy hitters from the jazz and house music world. Edinburgh based electronic producer Linkwood joins forces with...
- – Es Vedra
- – Marina
- – Pressure
- – Bentley 101
- – Sa Talaia
- – Neutrino
- – Push It
- – Mysterious Richie
- 1. – Es Vedra
- 2. – Marina
- 3. – Pressure
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- LP AOTNLP032£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AOTNCD032£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
- – Your Mine
- – Come with Me
- – Mr DJ
- – Happiness
- – Fascinating
- – Billy's Coming Bac
- – More Than Words
- – Still in Love
- 1. – Your Mine
- 2. – Come with Me
- 3. – Mr DJ
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Lloyd McNeillWashington Suite (1970)Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new ox-blood red coloured vinyl limited-edition 1000-copies worldwide LP (+ download code) issue of this very rare deep spiritual...
- – Home Rule
- – Just 71% Moor
- – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
- – Fountain In The Circle
- – City Tryptych
- – Fountain In The Circle
- 1. – Home Rule
- 2. – Just 71% Moor
- 3. – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP374C£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD374£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD374£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jerome Derradji & Rob SevierThe American Boogie Down - Past DuePast Due
The American Boogie Down finally makes it on vinyl! To celebrate the 10 years anniversary of the groundbreaking compilation by Jerome Derradji & Rob Sevier...
- The Morning After – Get It
- The Right Direction – Midnight Rhythm
- DeVarne – You Are Number One
- Grayship Daviz – Get Up Get Down And Let Your Body Pop
- Tony Cook Pres. Vernon Cheely – Get To The Point
- Destiny In Time Band – Dance
- Destiny In Time Band – You Bring Out The Best In Me
- The Fabulous King – If You Like What We're Doing
- DeVarne – Kiss You Everywhere
- Visions Of Tomorrow – Galaxy
- Monofide – Party
- Lonnie Givens – The Heat Is On
- 1. The Morning After – Get It
- 2. The Right Direction – Midnight Rhythm
- 3. DeVarne – You Are Number One
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP PASTDUEDLP03£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dokta VenomMood Swings EPFar Out Recordings
Dokta Venom's latest notch on the Far Out catalogue fuses broken beat, garage, house and boogie. Check!
- – See The Sun
- – Mood Swings
- – I Owe U Something
- – Soul Krush
- 1. – See The Sun
- 2. – Mood Swings
- 3. – I Owe U Something
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" JD038£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Charles EarlandComing To You Live (RSD 2017 Reissue)Columbia
Official Sony / Columbia reissue of Charles Earland's Coming To You Live another one of those rare infectious 12" releases which has grown...
- – Coming To You Live
- – I Will Never Tell
- 1. – Coming To You Live
- 2. – I Will Never Tell
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" 180gm AS 885P£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Pop Makossa: The Invasive Dance Beat Of Cameroon 1976-84Analog Africa
Analog Africa release 'Pop Makossa: The Invasive Dance Beat Of Cameroon 1976-84' an explosive compilation highlighting the period when funk and disco...
- Dream Stars – Pop-Makossa
- Mystic Djim – Yaounde Girls
- Bill Loko – Nen Lambo
- Pasteur Lappe – Sanaga Calypso
- Eko Roosevelt – Monguele Mam
- Olinga Gaston – Ngon Engap
- Emmanuel Kahe & Jeanette Kemogne – Ye Medjuie
- Nkodo Si Tony – Mininga Meyong Mese
- Pasteur Lappe – Sekele Movement
- Bernard Ntone – Mussoliki
- Pat´Ndoye – More Love
- Clement Djimogne – Africa
- 1. Dream Stars – Pop-Makossa
- 2. Mystic Djim – Yaounde Girls
- 3. Bill Loko – Nen Lambo
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP AALP083£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD + Book AACD083£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Vin GordonWay Over YonderStudio 16
From the man who played trombone on the all time classic Studio 1 anthem "Real Rock" comes forward with the long over due reissue of his first solo album...
- – Easy Living
- – Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
- – Green Callie
- – Confucious
- – So Delightful
- – Medley: Summer Time, Blue Moon
- – Lovable You
- – Way Over Yonder
- 1. – Easy Living
- 2. – Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
- 3. – Green Callie
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP STU 16 LP 008£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
Tolouse Low TraxDecades Vol.IIIAntinote
The thrid an final installment of archive material, selected by Antinote. A killer suite of lo-fi, tribal-infused techno and bit-crushed MPC workouts!
- – E-Sadam
- – Marina Dub
- – Boutique Beast
- – Metal Tent
- – Tazza
- 1. – E-Sadam
- 2. – Marina Dub
- 3. – Boutique Beast
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" ATN030-3£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marta Ren & The GroovelvetsI'm Not Your Regular Woman / Be Ma FelaRecord Kicks
Instant collector's item. By popular demand, the 3rd super ltd edition reissue of Marta Ren & The Groovelvets MEGA in-demand 45 "I'm Not Your Regular Woman"...
- – I'm Not Your Regular Woman
- – Be Ma Fela
- 1. – I'm Not Your Regular Woman
- 2. – Be Ma Fela
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" RK45061TT£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ernie and The Top NotesDap Walk / Things Are BetterSoul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
KILLER NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY BOMB!!
One of the rarest of all New...
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
- 1. Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- 2. Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR390-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
GQLies Athens Of The North
LONG OUT OF PRINT!!! BACK IN PRINT!!!Played By Theo Parrish
2 Deep Disco Classics on 45 for the first time! Two gems ‘Lies’ and ‘Is It Cool?’...
- – Lies
- – Is It Cool?
- 1. – Lies
- 2. – Is It Cool?
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH011£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chip WickhamLa SombraLovemonk
Manchester-bred flautist and saxophonist Chip Wickham further enhances the impressive flow of Jazz from the Manchester scene with his latest outing - La...
- – La Sombra
- – Sling Shot
- – Red Planet
- – The Detour
- – Pushed Too Far
- – Tokyo Slow Mo
- – La Leyenda Del Tiempo
- 1. – La Sombra
- 2. – Sling Shot
- 3. – Red Planet
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP LMNK54LP£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tinga StewartWe Can Work It OutForm
Limited original 7" stock of Tinga Stewart's 1976 roots cover of Paul McCartney tune with wicked dub on the flip. Form Records JA Original.
- – We Can Work It Out
- – Make It Version
- 1. – We Can Work It Out
- 2. – Make It Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Four Below ZeroE.S.P.Soul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
ABSOLUTELY SEMINAL SOUL DISCO RARITY produced by the legendary PATRICK...
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
- 1. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- 2. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR391-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Painel De ControleRelaxAthens Of The North
BACK IN PRINT!
Two slices of Brilliant Brazilian Disco - 'Relax' is a straight up boogie monster, well known to deep disco & boogie heads flipped with...
- – Relax
- – Malandrinha
- 1. – Relax
- 2. – Malandrinha
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH013£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Wojtek Mazolewski QuintetLondon / Theme De YoyoLanquidity Records
Tough jazz 12" from Polish jazz troupe, Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet with a version of Art Ensemble of Chicago's classic, 'Theme De Yoyo'!
- – London
- – Theme De Yoyo
- 1. – London
- 2. – Theme De Yoyo
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" LQ 007£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lloyd McNeillAsha (1969)Soul Jazz Records
New edition of this very rare deep spiritual jazz album, the debut release from flautist Lloyd McNeill released on his private-press Asha...
- – Asha
- – As A Matter Of Fact
- – Two Thirds Pleasure
- – Dig Where Dat's At
- – St. Margaret's Church
- – Effervescence
- – Warmth Of A Sunny Day
- 1. – Asha
- 2. – As A Matter Of Fact
- 3. – Two Thirds Pleasure
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code SJRLP373£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SJRCD373£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD373£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Miles DavisGet Up With It (1974)Columbia
Heavyweight fusion from 74 with Airto, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Pete Cosey, Keith Jarrett and Carlos Garnett - an allstar lineup if ever.
- 2×LP (180g) MOVLP1513£35.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original 2×LP£50.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print UK Vinyl, original 1974 first pressingSold out Notify me when in stock
- 2×CD C2K63970£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Renee GeyerBe There in the MorningAthens Of The North
Absolutely gorgeous modern soul rarity re-issued by the newly formed Athens Of The North imprint. Recorded in the states in 1977 but only released in Australia...
- – Be There in the Morning (1977 Version)
- – Be There in the Morning (1976 Version)
- 1. – Be There in the Morning (1977 Version)
- 2. – Be There in the Morning (1976 Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH003£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- – Soul Vibrations
- – Games
- – Action Line
- – Lonely Girl
- – Life Has Its Trials
- – Afro-Harping
- – Little Sunflower
- – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls
- – Come Live With Me
- – The Look Of Love
- 1. – Soul Vibrations
- 2. – Games
- 3. – Action Line
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Native DancerEPs, Vol. I & IISubmit Records
5 piece London band Native Dancer have been creating waves on the flourishing London Jazz scene over the last couple of years. This debut LP comprising...
- – Love
- – S.W.B.
- – Flow
- – Until Frida Speaks
- – Paris Drive
- – Seven of Swords
- – Big Blue
- – In Clouds
- 1. – Love
- 2. – S.W.B.
- 3. – Flow
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP SUBMIT001£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MFSBLove Is the Message (12" Version)Philadelphia International Records
Long-awaited OFFICIAL 12 inch re-release of probably the most revered Paradise Garage anthem of all time - M.F.S.B. feat The Three Degrees and the now...
- – "Love Is The Message (12" version)
- – TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) (Special 12" version)
- 1. – "Love Is The Message (12" version)
- 2. – TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) (Special 12" version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" 4ZH06924P£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chaos In The CBD & FriendsEmotional Intelligence / It's Up To Me (feat. Joe Armon-Jones)Neroli
Jazzy house vibes from Chaos In The CBD with a little help from Joe Armon-Jones, Dave Koor and Nathan Haines!
- Chaos In The CBD – Emotional Intelligence feat. Nathan Haines & Dave Koor
- Chaos In The CBD & Lee Pearson Jnr Collective – It's Up To Me (Vocal) feat. K LaDawn & Joe Armon-Jones
- Chaos In The CBD & Lee Pearson Jnr Collective – It's Up To Me (Instrumental) feat. K LaDawn & Joe Armon-Jones
- 1. Chaos In The CBD – Emotional Intelligence feat. Nathan Haines & Dave Koor
- 2. Chaos In The CBD & Lee Pearson Jnr Collective – It's Up To Me (Vocal) feat. K LaDawn & Joe Armon-Jones
- 3. Chaos In The CBD & Lee Pearson Jnr Collective – It's Up To Me (Instrumental) feat. K LaDawn & Joe Armon-Jones
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" NERO047£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MegatonDigginDCA
Killer laid-back moody mellow folk-funk instrumental cut - rare
- – Diggin
- 1. – Diggin
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£20.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA 7" vinyl clean but has some background noise
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Hampshire & FoatGalaxies Like Grains of SandAthens Of The North
Multi talented UK Jazz Pianist Greg Foat has teamed up with Mercury Award nominated "The Bees" member and multi instrumentalist Warren Hampshire to collaborate...
- – Galaxies Like Grains of Sand
- – Lullaby
- – The Solar Winds (& Cadenza)
- – A Long Way Home
- – End Song
- – All Washed Up
- – How the Nights Can Fly
- – End Song (Reprise)
- 1. – Galaxies Like Grains of Sand
- 2. – Lullaby
- 3. – The Solar Winds (& Cadenza)
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP010£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Disco BabyDisco BabyMelodies International
Most highly anticipated disco release of 2017
Reissue of the 1979, three-minute up-tempo library recording, “Disco Baby". Only recently...
- – Disco Baby
- – Disco Baby (Floating Points & Red Greg Edit)
- 1. – Disco Baby
- 2. – Disco Baby (Floating Points & Red Greg Edit)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" MEL006£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock